I have a trip to DC coming up and was wondering how many of our Federal Buildings can be photographed without out being hasseled. I don't want to lug a lot of equipment only to be told that " You can't take pictures here" or "you can't take pictures of this" Please let me know your first hand experiences. Thanks, Bernie G
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photography in Wasshington DC
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dmanthree
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I was in DC a couple of years ago, and had very few issues, but some strange restrictions. Don't plan on taking a tripod inside any buildings since they present a safety hazard (tripping). I was able to take pictures inside the capital, museums, and the library of congress, but when in the library, they would not let me photograph the main reading room from the observation area. The reason: flash photos disturbed the readers. Even though I pointed out that my camera didn't even have a flash, it didn't matter. Overall, it was less restrictive and more open that I though it would be. Just be aware that flashes are not usually allowed, and tripods (inside buildings) aren't allowed, either. You'll need that high iso capability for the archives, trust me...
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KENTGA
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I'm dying to go there and get some sunrise and sunset shots of the monuments.
Kent
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dmanthree
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Washington DC is a great take, even in between sunrise and sunset...
Best dusk shot: the "three monuments" shot from above the Iwo Jima memorial.
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Jim Cassatt
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You should have no hassles, however, you should be aware there arw some "no tripod" zones, like in front of the White House. If you need a tripod, best advice, get your settings, set up quickly.
Take a look at my shots of DC on the site referenced below.
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Take a look at my shots of DC on the site referenced below.
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http://www.pbase.com/jcassatt
skueppers
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I've lived in the DC area for the last 15 years, and I've never encountered a photography restriction that seemed weird.
I don't think you'll regret bringing your gear!
I don't think you'll regret bringing your gear!
gdjoslin
Senior Member
I do not use a tripod. I had my monopod. It was a no no in the national Gallery of Arts. I had to check it in at security. I am not sure why one place allows it and another does not. There is also a no flash rule in a few of the building. that is why I had the monopod.
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Gary
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Gary
Canon XTI
Tamron 18-250mm
Canon S2 IS
http://joslin-family-photos.smugmug.com/
skueppers
Member
The National Gallery of Art isn't run by the Smithsonian, hence it has different rules than the rest of the museums on the mall. They don't allow backpacks, either.
The new wing has dramatic modern architecture, and there's an excellent cafeteria in the underground passageway between the new and old wings.
Robert J. Gonzalez
Senior Member
I was told by the park police that you need a permit, but that was in 98.
Doesn't hurt to see about a permit.
I was photography the statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback in the park in front of the whitehouse at 1:30am.
Doesn't hurt to see about a permit.
I was photography the statue of Andrew Jackson on horseback in the park in front of the whitehouse at 1:30am.
gdjoslin
Senior Member
They do allow Photo backpacks. I was able to take my in, however I was only allowed to shoulder one shoulder. They wanted it slung not shouldered, that does not make sense either.
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Gary
Canon XTI
Tamron 18-250mm
Canon S2 IS
http://joslin-family-photos.smugmug.com/
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